The Quadrant, 1 William Street Tel +61 8 9288 6000 lavan.com.auPerth Western Australia 6000 Fax +61 8 9288 6001

Lavan is pLeased to announce the foLLowing new year appointments.

Tim Morgan has been appointed as a partner in Lavan’s Property and Leasing team. Tim acts for leading property developers, landlords, individuals and the government on the acquisition and disposal of land, land subdivision and development, joint ventures, the financing of projects and retail and commercial leasing. Tim advises on general commercial matters and GST and duty issues relevant to land transactions.

Tim specialises in high rise apartments and mixed use developments. This includes site acquisition and due diligence, joint venture and funding arrangements, preparation of off-the-plan sale contracts and strata by-laws, project marketing arrangements, contract disputes, settlements and general Strata Titles Act compliance.

Lavan’s managing partner Dean Hely said, “Tim works tirelessly and has developed a reputation both within Lavan and generally as one of Perth’s leading property lawyers. Tim is actively involved in all aspects of Lavan life and is an integral part of the firm. Tim’s appointment is well deserved.”

Alex McGlue is promoted to the role of senior associate in Lavan’s Planning and Environment team. Alex specialises in town planning, environment and land compensation law. He represents clients in appeal proceedings, planning prosecutions and deputations. In 2016, Alex was recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a national Rising Star in planning and environment law.

In Lavan’s Property and Leasing team,

Julie McKeesick becomes a senior associate. Julie drafts and negotiates leases on behalf of landlord and tenant clients for retail, commercial and airport premises. In addition to leasing, Julie acts on the sale and purchase of retail shopping centre premises including associated due diligence.

Steve Bowler joins Lavan’s Employment and Safety team as an associate. Steve advises clients on employment and workplace issues including redundancy, workplace disputes, contract and policy reviews and workplace safety and health obligations. Steve is experienced in mediation and conciliation in unfair dismissal matters and other workplace disputes.

Also in Lavan’s Property and Leasing team, Kim Duong has been appointed as an associate. Kim practises in the area of commercial property law and has experience in property acquisitions and disposals and in working with land owners and developers across all stages of a transaction. Kim also practises in the area of leasing and is experienced at drafting and negotiating leases on behalf of landlords and tenants for retail and commercial premises.

Brendan Foley has been appointed as an associate in Planning and Environment. Brendan provides strategic advice and assistance on complex development and subdivision projects, conducting appeals and the preparation and conduct of public deputations. He provides advice on environmental matters at both state and Commonwealth levels and has had the conduct of a number of matters involving contaminated land, the landfill levy and the compulsory acquisition of land.

Mun Lai Lim has been appointed as an associate in Lavan’s Corporate Services team. Mun Lai has practised for more than 17 years in the areas of banking and finance, commercial and corporate advisory and conveyancing both in Australia and Malaysia. Mun Lai is conversant in Chinese-Mandarin, Cantonese and Bahasa Melayu (Malay). Mun Lai works with clients and legal firms from Asia on matters ranging from listing exercises in Australia and overseas to banking and finance matters.

Lavan’s managing partner Dean Hely said, “Lavan is very proud to make these appointments. They are a reflection of each lawyer’s commitment to clients, hard work and professional growth.”

The Quadrant, 1 William Street Tel +61 8 9288 6000 lavan.com.auPerth Western Australia 6000 Fax +61 8 9288 6001